Cathedral of Brasilia (Catedral Metropolitana)
Brasilia, Brazil
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- Height
- 131′
- Type
- Catholic cathedral in Brasília, Brazil
Visitor information
- Address: Esplanada dos Ministérios - Plano Piloto, Brasília - DF, 70050-000, Brazil
- Phone: +55 61 3224-4073
- Official website: http://catedral.org.br/
People also ask
Why is the Cathedral of Brasília famous?
A marvel of modernist architecture, the Cathedral of Brasilia, which stands at the center of the Monumental Axis, is a defining symbol of the nation's capital city. It was designed by the celebrated architect, Oscar Niemeyer, and was his first project for a city which became his life's work.
Why is the Metropolitan Cathedral famous?
This cathedral is a celebration of many styles and influences over time. This cathedral also represents the conquests of the Spanish over the Aztecs, as it exists on top of the former site of the Templo Mayor, the main temple where the Aztecs would have celebrated their gods.
Was Brasília designed to look like a plane?
Lúcio Costa created the plan of the central city. From the air, the central city looks like a drawing of a bird or airplane. At the head of this “airplane,” near Lake Paranoá, are Brazil's main government buildings. These were designed by Oscar Niemeyer.